Trailer stand removes hazard
August 1st 2006

New from Caljan Rite Hite, the TS-2000 trailer stand is a simple but effective device to support the nose of an uncoupled vehicle trailer. It eliminates the potential hazard of rusty or faulty trailer landing gear collapsing as the trailer is unloaded.

The TS2000 trailer stand will fit most types of trailer.

It has a retracted length of 1050mm and an extended length of 1400mm. It works by placing the stand under the nose of the trailer once it has been uncoupled from the tractor unit, and then extending it until it takes the weight of the trailer. Once in place the trailer stand will prevent the trailer from upending during loading or unloading if it is not coupled to a tractor.

To make the trailer stand easy to use it has wheels for positioning and a forward facing hand crank. With a capacity of 50,000kg it will support most trailers currently in use.

Commenting on the launch of the trailer stand, Caljan Rite Hite sales manager Martin Wright said: "Rusted or seldom used landing gear can and does collapse, especially when forklift trucks are working in the trailer. This simple to use product removes that hazard." The TS-2000 is made of square section tubular steel.

A single gear cranking mechanism and solid rubber tyres make it maintenance free. Its wide base distributes the load evenly across the dock apron meaning that it does not impose severe point loadings.

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